Iran's military has weaponized Western AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance cyber operations against adversaries including Israel and the US. These tools help develop malware, craft convincing phishing messages in multiple languages, and launch attacks at unprecedented scale, with UAE reporting over 500,000 daily cyber attacks assisted by AI.

Despite sanctions restricting Iran's technological capabilities, the country has integrated AI beyond cyber operations into electromagnetic warfare, battlefield command systems, and drone guidance. Western companies like OpenAI and Google attempt to block Iranian access, but officials describe enforcement as a "whack-a-mole" game as Iranians find workarounds.

Iran developed a national AI platform designed to function even if disconnected from the global internet, though Israeli and US strikes damaged related infrastructure. The nation continues leveraging AI for predictive analysis and sophisticated cyber warfare, demonstrating how sanctions cannot fully prevent technological adaptation for military purposes.